HALF-DAY TOUR DESCRIPTIONS These activities last approximately 3 hours. They are available in the morning or in the afternoon seven days a week with the exception of the NIGHT COFFEE TOUR.
Explornatura Canyoning and Canopy
Available for adults and children 8 years and older.
Join us for a morning of extreme excitement as you rappel down waterfalls, zip through the tree tops and cross a 132-foot hanging bridge suspended over the canyon – an unforgettable adrenaline-packed experience in the perfect rainforest setting. Meal is included.
Explornatura Archeological Hike
Available for adults and children 5 years and older.
Travel back into time as you explore the home of an ancient, Pre-Colombian civilization that disappeared without a trace around 1400 BC. Come and find out more about the ancient indigenous civilization of more than 10,000 people that called the Turrialba Valley heir home at the Guayabo National Monument.
Coffee Day Tour
Available for adults and children 5 years and older.
Learn the process of how the coffee bean makes it from the plant in to your cup on this interactive tour through the Golden Bea Coffee Factory.
Coffee Night Tour
Available for adults and children 5 years and older.
Everything the Day tour has plus a gourmet dinner at a local Turrialba Restaurant with coffee as the special feature on the menu.
CATIE –Walking Tour
Available for adults and children 5 years and older.
The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) is one of the world’s premier centers on tropical agriculture. Your Explornatura naturalist guide will explain the great diversity of forest and fruit plantations and facilitate the observvation of birds, mammals, and some reptiles.
CATIE – Biking Tour
Available for adults and children 8 years and older.
This tour takes place in and around the plantations and botanical gardens of CATIE where you will observe a great diversity of orest and fruit plantations as well as birds, mammals, and some reptiles. The topography of the trails that we use on this tour can be adapted to any level of bike rider.
Explornatura Horseback Riding Adventure
Available for adults and children 8 years and older.
Combine a day of sightseeing with the adventure of horseback riding! Ride through the mountains and have great views of the Turrialba Valley and the surrounding mountains with the Turrialba Volcno as the perfect backdrop.
Kayak Lessons
Available for adults and children 8 years and older.
Costa Rica is a popular playground for whitewater kayakers due to its tropical scenery, warm waters, and quantity of rivers that allow for beginners all the way up to pro-paddlers. Explornatura uses professional instructors with at least 10 years of experience kayaking as their profession. These individuals’ love for the sport and Costa Rica ensures an informative and high quality lesson. Kayaking lessons are available for all levels of experience and any time or day upon request.
1. Fundamentals of Kayaking
2. Paddle Strokes and Eskimo Roll
3. Swift Water Current
4. Whitewater River Descent Class 1+2
5. Four Course Complete Program
Explornatura Family Rafting
Available for adults and children 8 years and older.
Rafting on the Pejiballe River is the perfect activity for any family as it is a fun combination of class 2 and 3 rapids, rainforest, and animals. The size of the river is perfect for kids, a great combination of safety and water-fun, but still an exciting ride for any adult!
HALF DAY KIDS TOURS: These activities last approximately 3 hours. They are available in the morning or in the afternoon. Age minimum for these tours is 4 years.
Horseback Riding for Kids
Available for adults and children 4 years and older.
Horseback Riding for Kids is a combination of learning about horses and other animals at the stables and riding. Everything is done in a controlled setting to ensure safety. Two horses will be provided for every four people, if an adult requests their own horse, an extra fee does apply. Snacks provided.
Canyoning for Kids
Available for adults and children 4 years and older.
This is an activity designed for families with children 7 and under. It is a combination of a ropes course for the kids and swimming with one 60 foot waterfall reppell for the adults. Meal is included.
Rancho Sapito Family Day
Available for adults and children 4 years and older.
Spend time with your family on this fun, unique activity. You will have access to a petting zoo with typical animals found on a Costa Rican family farm and then be able to go trout fihing. The best part is after you land your catch, the restaurant prepares it for you to eat!
FULL DAY TOURS: These activities last approx 8 hours. You are picked up in the morning and return in the afternoon. All of these tours include lunch.
Explornatura Cahuita Hike
Available for adults and children 8 years and older.
Leave Turrialba early to head to the Cahuita National Park in the South Caribbean. On the hike through the park you will have the chance to see all kinds of tropical flora and fauna and then enjoy the white snd beach and sparkling waters of the Caribbean.
Explornatura One-Day Rafting Adventure
Available for adults and children 12 years and older.
The Turrialba Valley is home to the famous Pacuare River, listed in “Outdoor Magazine” as one of the Top Ten Rivers in the world to white water raft. Not only are its class 3 and 4 rapids some of the best but its natural beauty is what really earned its claim to fame. Experience real ‘Pacuare’ excitement with 18 miles of wild rapids and enjoy some of the most pristine rainforests Costa Rica has to offer. Lunch included.
OVER NIGHT TOURS: These activities depart two-day activities leaving one day in the morning and returning the next day in the afternoon. Meals are included.
Explornatura Green Sea Turtle Excursion
Available for adults and children 4 years and older.
Tortuguero is one of the best places in the world to see the migration of the Green Sea Turtles and is known as the “Amazon” of Costa Rica. No roads go to Tortuguero so transportation in and out is provided by boat. All meals and some activities are included.
Explornatura Overnight Jungle Adventure
Available for adults and children 12 years and older.
This is the perfect choice for anyone looking for natural beauty and adrenaline-packed fun. We raft 18 miles of the Pacuare River in two days, spend the night in our deluxe river-side camp, and hike to an indigenous village. All meals, towels, bedding, tents, and equipment included.
SPECIAL WEEKEND TOURS: These activities depart on Saturday in the morning and return Sunday in the afternoon. Meals are not included.
Explornatura Caribbean Experience
Available for adults and children 5 years and older.
The South Caribbean is famous for its sandy beaches, sparkling water, international cuisine, and friendly, laidback atmosphere. This tour is a great option that includes transportation to and from Turrialba, hotel for one night, a guide, and equipment rental for snorkeling and sit-on-top kayaks.
Explornatura Arenal Adventure
Available for adults and children of all ages.
The Arenal Volcano is one of the most popular sites to visit in all of Costa Rica as everyone wants to see the towering volcanothat is constantly spewing lava. This trip includes the basics: transportation to and from Turrialba, your night in a hotel, a guide, a hiking tour to the Arenal Volcano National Park, and your entrances into the Baldi Hot Springs. This is a trip you won’t want to miss!
